Spur-1-Treffen Speyer: Swiss Signals
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The SBB light signals were a chance find at the 1 Gauge meeting in Speyer.
First photos of the assembled hand sample of Pesolillo's Ce 6/8 II
by Friedhelm Weidelich
In Giessen, I was already able to photograph parts of the "only true" SBB Crocodile Ce 6/8 II from Pesolillo. Now the gauge 1 hand-built model is assembled and impresses with an unusual wealth of details.
Read more … First photos of the assembled hand sample of Pesolillo's Ce 6/8 II
Giessen: Pesolillo A 3/5
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Some quick shots of the production model of the A 3/5 700 from the hotel room. The detailing speaks for itself.
Giessen: An iconic locomotive as a surprise
by Friedhelm Weidelich
In Giessen, Pesolillo is showing the first parts of a hand-built model of a Swiss legendary locomotive. spur1info readers will find impressions of a super model photographed on site, which will not only be enjoyed in Switzerland. Never before has such a gauge 1 model of this prototype been produced in brass construction in contemporary quality.
Exclusive Surprise Novelty for Gauge 1
by Friedhelm Weidelich
spur1info is once again exclusively presenting a limited edition model for gauge 1, which should not only be of interest to collectors south of the Rhine.
Swiss Beer Cars from Dingler
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Dingler will soon deliver its superbly crafted Swiss beer wagons. Photos of all 23 versions.
New 1 Gauge Swiss Cars from Pesolillo
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Pesolillo presents new Swiss car models on the platform of the small series in Bauma this weekend. They are available immediately.
Pesolillo presenta a Bauma nuovi modelli di carri svizzeri. Modelli disponibili da subito.
Pesolillo présente à Bauma de nouveaux modèles de wagons suisses. Ils sont disponibles immédiatement.
An illustrated book about the railroads of Switzerland in the 1960s
by Friedhelm Weidelich
A photojournalist friend of mine brought to my attention a book review dedicated to a Swiss railroad photographer.
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A Short International Train from Switzerland
by Friedhelm Weidelich
In the popular epoch IV, short express trains were observed as well, for example between Zurich and Stuttgart. Pictures from my archive with interesting train consists from 1970 to today.
Spur-1-Treffen Speyer: Lematec and Modelbex
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The Mistral is a cold wind that blows from northern parts of France to the south of France. It was once followed by a TEE with luxurious cars, which are not for everyone, as well in 1 gauge.
Swiss Beer Car illustrations by Dingler
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Dingler builds 23 colorful and graphically varied beer cars from Switzerland for 1 gauge. Here are the illustrations.
Swiss Beer Reefers from Dingler
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Here come now the first hand sample photos of the Swiss beer cars from Dingler.
1 Gauge Fall Novelties 2022 from Märklin
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin's fall novelties for Gauge 1 are big and heavy. In addition to the green Köfferli, there is also a German electric locomotive that is still in use today.
New Books about ÖBB and SBB Locomotives and Trains
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The Internet is an inexhaustible source of information when it comes to the history and condition of locomotives and other rail vehicles. But you can't do without books, because reaching for the shelf sometimes provides faster orientation than confusing Wikipedia articles. Transpress has recently published inexpensive German language books on ÖBB and SBB locomotives and railcars that provide an up-to-date overview.
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Swiss semaphore signals of Steiner Modellwerke
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Steiner Modellwerke has provided a hand sample of the Swiss semaphore signal for photographing.
The model for gauge 1 impresses with its details.
News from Swiss Proform Spur 1
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Markus Probst of the Swiss Proform Spur 1 locomotive manufacture has built a 44 of the Deutsche Reichsbahn with pulverized coal firing and is currently working on the 65 1052 of the DR. He also announces a Swiss steam locomotive.
Did she really exist?
by Gastautor
For some railroad models, the question arises for a variety of reasons whether there was a prototype. Bruno Waldmeier has given some thought to this.
Gotthardbahn A 3/5 from Wyko Echtdampf
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Swiss live steam operators regularly fulfill their wishes for robust steam locomotives. Now Wyko has delivered a series of the Gotthard Railway Company's A 3/5 in the appropriate place.
Their First 1 Gauge Model
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Surprise, surprise! An experienced small series manufacturer enters the gauge 1 market. spur1info knows the facts and exclusively presents three complete models with 84 photos.
Review of Swiss Ce 6/8 I from Märklin for 1 Gauge
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Heavy and very powerful is the new Ce 6/8 I from SBB Historic that Märklin is offering as a gauge 1 model. A review of the Swiss electric locomotive with 76 expressive photos in large format.
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A short Preview of Märklin's Swiss Koefferli
by Friedhelm Weidelich
A little foretaste of the photos I'm currently taking of the Märklin model of SBB Historic's Ce 6/8 I 14201. The gauge 1 model impresses with many details.
Dingler to deliver BLS Passenger Cars
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Dingler will begin delivering BLS, SOB and SBB passenger cars tomorrow.
Preview of Dingler's Passenger Cars of BLS/SOB/SBB
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Dingler received production samples of the passenger cars from BLS, SOB and SBB - and photographed them right away.
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Photos of SBB Ae 3/6 from Kiss Modellbahnen Schweiz
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Today I received photos of the Ae 3/6 from Kiss Modellbahnen Schweiz.
The three model versions are sold out ex works and may still be in stock at some dealers.
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Swiss Baggage Car 4Fü from Wunder
by Friedhelm Weidelich
In 1927, the Swiss Federal Railways SBB purchased two baggage cars from BLS for use in the "Gotthard Pullman Express". 36 photos of the gauge 1 model of Wunder with fantastic views of the rich interior.
Dingler's Novelties 2020/2021 (updated)
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The International Spur 1 meeting in Sinsheim, traditionally held this weekend, had to be cancelled due to Covid-19. But you can find out here what Dingler would have presented there. The novelties are tempting and cover a lot of the scope of our hobby.
A Weathered SBB Eaos
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Achim Lutz has weathered a pseudo-patinated used SBB Eaos open freight car from Märklin according to a prototype photo. The effort was worth it.
News from Austria
by Friedhelm Weidelich
The Austrian class 93 of gauge 1 Austria is nearing completion - and the Easter Bunny brings a rustic electric locomotive.
Toy Fair 2020: Fulgurex
by Friedhelm Weidelich
On the stand of Fulgurex you could find all sorts of familiar things. But the next Gauge 1 novelty is already planned - with an interesting side effect.
Images of SBB's Ae 4/7 by Dingler
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Dingler had some of his models of the Ae 4/7 of the SBB photographed.
Coupling 1-gauge Passenger Cars from earlier Epochs Easier
by Friedhelm Weidelich
A cohesive train appearance as with the prototype is a matter of nerves of steel with four-axle passenger cars on gauge 1. Even the fine motor skills of a surgeon won't get you far. But there are now practicable tools to solve these problems cleverly and to ensure an automatic connection of the cars.
Read more … Coupling 1-gauge Passenger Cars from earlier Epochs Easier
A Märklin Summer Novelty for Gauge 1
by Friedhelm Weidelich
Märklin today announced a 1-gauge model that may seem irritating at first glance, but should sell well. 62 large-format photos of the hand sample.